The Sour Lemon
Jig for three couples in a four couple set; 8 x 40 bars

Bars
1 - 8 1st and 2nd couples dance 'set and rotate'.
9 - 12 1st couple dance half figure of eight by crossing down through the 3rd couple.
13 - 16 1st couple dance half figure of eight by crossing up through the 2nd couple.
17 - 20 1st couple dances right hands across with 3rd couple.
21 - 24 1st dance dances left hands across with 2nd couple.
25 - 32 1st, 2nd and 3rd couples dance parallel reels of three on the sides. 1st couple begins by giving right shoulder to 3rd couple and finish in 2nd place on own sides.
33 - 40 All three couples circle six hands round and back.
  Repeat from new position


Suggested music: 'The Fyket'

Devised by John & Hilary Ashby, also original members of Bridport Scottish Country Dancers, in March 2001.
This jig was written for all those who forget to smile when dancing!